Le Bal des espions (1960) Directed by Michel Clément, Umberto Scarpelli
Drama / Thriller
aka: Danger in the Middle East
Film Synopsis
Ernst Schenker, a former German spy, is keen to bring an end to his
'business', but first he must orchestrate a set-up that will
destabilise two rival gangs. After this, he plans to leave for
the Middle East, never to return. Essential to his scheme is the
recovery of an envelope containing some important papers. Before
Schenker can make a safe exit from his dangerous career he is shot
dead. His young window Olivia makes up her mind to take over
where he left off. Very soon she discovers that her husband was
planning to fly to Caracas, not with her but with Flora, a cabaret
singer. With the help of Brian Cannon, an agent attached to the
allied forces of Europe, she sets out to find the mysterious envelope,
unaware that others are keen to get their hands on it...
Script: Jean Bruce (novel),
Michel Clément,
Daniel Boulanger,
Nino Lillo
Cinematographer: Pierre Montazel
Music: Camille Sauvage
Cast:Françoise Arnoul (Olivia),
Rosanna Schiaffino (Flora),
Michel Piccoli (Brian Cannon),
François Patrice (Le frère d'Olivia),
Claude Cerval (Zarkho Solin),
Charles Regnier (Ernst Schenker),
Daniel Emilfork (Un tueur),
Philippe Richard (Gallizi),
Dina Perbellini,
Marion Chéry,
Maria Grazia Buccella,
Walter Santesso,
Andrea Petricca,
Ignazio Balsamo,
Guy Neyrand,
François Maistre,
Lutz Gabor,
Yves Furet,
José Jaspe,
Doudou Babet
Country: France / Italy
Language: French
Support: Black and White
Runtime: 96 min
Aka:Danger in the Middle East
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